Eleanor Owen 1933 – 2015

Altaville, CA…Eleanor Owen passed away July 14, 2015 in Altaville, CA., she was 82 years old. Born April 22, 1933 in Chicago, IL., she was a Calaveras County resident since 1968, making Altaville her home. Ellie as known by her friends, loved going to the ocean as well as going up in the mountains. She […]

Services For Paul Joseph Sorensen, 55 Will Be On August 7th & Celebration Of Life August 22

Services For Paul Joseph Sorensen, 55 Will Be On August 7th & Celebration Of Life August 22

Dorrington, CA…Paul Joseph Sorensen, 55 of Calaveras County was raised in Livermore, CA by his loving mother Margaret Sorensen from Iowa and late father Donald Sorensen 2nd generation from Livermore, CA. Paul attended Saint Michael’s Grade School and Livermore High School. He served as an altar boy at Saint Michael’s Church. Paul was an excellent […]

EPA Unilaterally Imposes Sweeping Carbon Regulations On Power Industry

EPA Unilaterally Imposes Sweeping Carbon Regulations On Power Industry

Washington, DC…President Obama announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final Clean Power Plan yesterday, which will cut U.S. carbon pollution from the power sector by 870 million tons, or 32 percent below 2005 levels, in 2030. Power plants are the largest drivers of climate change in the United States, accounting for roughly one-third of all […]

Rocky Fire Jumps Containment Lines Now At 65,000 Acres

Rocky Fire Jumps Containment Lines Now At 65,000 Acres

Lower Lake, CA…The fire has crossed Hwy 20 in multiple locations and crews are working diligently to control the fire’s progression. Firefighters are working aggressively to build control lines and sustain perimeter control. Terrain is steep and rugged with limited access. Resources continue to respond from in and out of the state. “RESIDENTS ARE URGED […]

St. Anselm College Played Host To The 2016 Republican Candidates “Voters First Forum”

St. Anselm College Played Host To The 2016 Republican Candidates “Voters First Forum”

Manchester, NH….All current or likely Republican presidential candidates were invited and most minus Donald Trump took part in a “Voters First Republican Presidential Forum” at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. Click Below for a full length replay from C-SPAN. This event was the first opportunity to hear most of deep and talented field of […]

Don’t Miss Country Cloth’s 35th Anniversary Celebration

Don’t Miss Country Cloth’s 35th Anniversary Celebration

Angels Camp, CA…Country Cloth is celebrating our 35th Anniversary this Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 6th, 7th & 8th. 10am- 5pm each day. Join us for FREE demonstrations, a drawing for a basket of goodies valued at over $200, refreshments & give-aways throughout the celebration. Everything is 35% off (excluding machines & sergers). Ask about […]

53 Year Old Cameron Park Man Passes Away In Motorcycle Accident

53 Year Old Cameron Park Man Passes Away In Motorcycle Accident

Arnold, CA…On 08/02/2015, at approximately 1449 hours, San Andreas CHP units were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle collision with CPR in progress. Upon our arrival, V-1 was found facing in an easterly direction in the westbound lane of State Route 4, with its front end collided into the front end of V-2. The […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through August 3rd

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through August 3rd

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! Daily_Log_08-02-2015 Daily_Log_08-01-2015 Daily_Log_07-31-2015 Daily_Log_07-30-2015 Daily_Log_07-29-2015 Daily_Log_07-28-2015 Daily_Log_07-27-2015

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation Review: Spy vs. Spy ~By Brett Bunge

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation Review: Spy vs. Spy ~By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…The Mission: Impossible series has always been represented by a lit fuse—first in the 1960s TV show, followed by its revival in the 80s, and continuing with the Tom Cruise film series that began in 1996. It’s a particularly apt symbol for this fifth installment, subtitled Rogue Nation, as one never knows what to […]

Fire Update…Big Creek Fire Efforts Reach 85% Containment & Resource Drawdown Underway

Fire Update…Big Creek Fire Efforts Reach 85% Containment & Resource Drawdown Underway

Groveland, CA…Current Situation on Big Creek Fire. Crews are continuing mop-up and fire suppression repair operations. Demobilization has begun, releasing unneeded fire equipment and personnel. Motorists driving in the area of the fire on Highway 120, especially after dark, are asked to exercise great caution to avoid fire equipment and crews. Evacuations: Lifted at 6 […]

The Annual Independence Hall Flea Market Is Underway

The Annual Independence Hall Flea Market Is Underway

Arnold, CA…The Flea Market is our only fundraiser for the year. The proceeds provide for maintenance of the building and grounds. It is always held on the first full weekend in August. We accept donations all year long: household items, furniture, tools, books, DVDs, linens, fabrics, craft items, children’s toys and clothing, Christmas items, women’s […]

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis

Arnold, CA…Arnold, CA…Since 1990 Jon Ellis has had a dream of a great, upscale, custom home community on the beautiful 180 acre Cedar Ridge property. He and his wife Anne have kept pursuing this dream against what have at times been significant odds. Their patience, perseverance and faith have paid off. The property is a […]

Wrestler ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper Passes Away At 61

Wrestler ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper Passes Away At 61

Hollywood, CA…WWE is deeply saddened that Roderick Toombs, aka “Rowdy” Roddy Piper — WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion — passed away today at the age of 61. WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Toombs’ family, friends and fans. Superstars remember ‘Hot Rod’ | Classic photos | Watch greatest moments “Roddy Piper was one […]

A Breathtakingly Dangerous Act ~ Congressman McClintock On Iran Deal

A Breathtakingly Dangerous Act ~ Congressman McClintock On Iran Deal

Washington, DC…Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor on July 15th, 2015 regarding the President’s agreement with Iran on nuclear issues:  Mr. Speaker: I don’t know how adequately to express my alarm and outrage at the President’s agreement with Iran.  It is a breathtakingly dangerous act. <iframe width=”640″ height=”360″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/YlkoMoU-TgY” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> […]

Shakespeare On The Vine Starts Tonight At Brice Station Vineyards

Shakespeare On The Vine Starts Tonight At Brice Station Vineyards

Murphys, CA…Shakespeare  on  the  Vine  and  Brice  Station  Vineyards  are  pleased  to  announce  their  upcoming summer  production  of  William  Shakespeare’s  Comedy  The  Taming  of  the  Shrew,  directed  and produced  by  Tara  Kayton.   With  The  Taming  of  the  Shrew,  Kayton  again  embraces  the  exuberant  and  farcical  commedia  dell’arte aesthetic.  Locals  may  be  familiar  with  her  recent […]

The Big Creek TCU Fire Update…204 Acres, Evacuations Lifted, 35% Contained

Groveland, CA…Current Situation: Acreage and containment continue holding steady since yesterday, but the extreme and historically dry fuel conditions remain a serious concern. With frequent spotting, this fire still remains a threat to firefighters and residents. Motorists driving in the area of the fire, especially on Highway 120, are asked to exercise great caution to […]

Stanislaus National Forest Fire Updates

Stanislaus National Forest Fire Updates

Sonora, CA…Rosasco Fire: The Rosasco Fire is a holdover heat signature from the Rim Fire. It is burning in deep duff layers, making it difficult to extinguish. Line has been cut around the fire and it is holding, in containment, at 3.4 acres. Though there has been no situational change since yesterday, crews will continue […]

Twain Harte Bank Robbery Suspects Identified

Twain Harte Bank Robbery Suspects Identified

Twain Harte, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Detectives have been investigating the robbery of the Umpqua Bank in Twain Harte since the date of the incident (7/21/15). The Sheriff’s Office has followed up on numerous tips from the public and other leads. Two suspects have been identified, eighteen year old, Daveon Harris of Vacaville, CA and […]

The Big 49er Motors Summer Savings Markdown Sale!

The Big 49er Motors Summer Savings Markdown Sale!

Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors Summer Savings Markdown Sale! Come on down and see our new inventory arriving daily and take advantage of some of our Summer Savings Markdowns!! We can finance most anyone from bad credit to great we have a lender for you! Don’t forget that our service center performs services on all makes […]

Big Creek Fire TCU Incident Update

Big Creek Fire TCU Incident Update

Groveland, CA…The increase in fire acreage is the result of better mapping. Fire fighters are working hard to construct containment lines around the fire even as conditions deteriorate with this afternoon’s rising air temperatures and wind speed. The surrounding drought-stressed forest with its thousands of dead trees has created an unprecedented danger to firefighters and […]

Angels Camp Farmers Market Friday, July 31st 5pm – Dusk Utica Park

Angels Camp Farmers Market Friday, July 31st 5pm – Dusk Utica Park

Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp Farmers Market Friday, July 31st 5pm – Dusk Utica Park. Complimentary Wine Tasting provided by local Calaveras County wineries. Grover Anderson playing at the Farmers Market. Enjoy listening to Grover Anderson this Friday at the Farmers Market. Don’t forget to bring your blankets and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy! Food, […]